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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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